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Red Lentil Soup Mix

Name: Red Lentil Soup Mix
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 batches/4 cups per batch.
Ingredients: 1/4 cup dried minced onion; 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes; 2 teaspoons ground allspice; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons ground turmeric; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 packages (1 pound each) dried red lentils; ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (for each batch):; 1 medium carrot, finely chopped; 1 celery rib, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) vegetable broth

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Cook: 25 min.

Makes

4 batches/4 cups per batch

Give your friends the gift of good health. Red lentils are a protein powerhouse, and loaded with folate, iron and fiber. Oh, and this soup tastes amazing, too. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Ingredients

1/4 cup dried minced onion
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons ground allspice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
2 packages (1 pound each) dried red lentils
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (for each batch):
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) vegetable broth

Directions

Combine the first 11 ingredients. Place 1-1/3 cups lentils in each of four 12-oz. jelly jars. Evenly divide onion mixture among small cellophane bags; place sealed bags inside jars, on top of lentils. Store in a cool, dry place up to 6 months. Yield: 4 batches.
To prepare one batch: Rinse lentils and drain. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, saute carrot and celery in oil until tender. Add lentils, onion mixture and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until lentils are tender, 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 257 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1067mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 7g fiber), 14g protein.

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